Pony Bird, Inc. is looking for Direct Support Professionals to join our team in the Arnold area ! We provide comprehensive, high-quality supports and services for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a fun, enriching, and supportive environment. Do you enjoy empowering people? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life? If so, Pony Bird is the place for you. Pony Bird's core values of compassion, dignity, respect, integrity, and teamwork drive our programs and services. We pride ourselves on our commitment to going above and beyond for our employees with benefits including:

STARTING PAY OF

$18.00 PER

HOUR PLUS DIFFERENTIALS EVENING SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

$2.00 PER HOUR |

MIDNIGHT SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

$2.50 PER HOUR |

WEEKEND SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

$2.00 PER

HOUR EXCELLENT BENEFITS PAID TRAINING

What does a Direct Support Professional do? Support individuals to reach their full life potential Maintain quality of life with dignity and respect Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and provide total care supports Encourage independence to the individual's capacity Serve as a positive role model to promote appropriate adult behavior Provide accurate documentation Adhere and implement Individual Support Plans Assure a safe, clean home environment upholding accreditation standards and regulations Team-player who can also work independently Ability to travel independently while driving agency vehicles to provide transportation for individuals served Maintain attendance according to the policy of the agency and position

Schedule and Work Location:

Day Shift 6:00am

• 2:00pm or 6:30am
• 2:30pm
• Required to work every other weekend Evening Shift 2:00 p.m.
• 10:00 p.

m. Required to work every other weekend

Arnold Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED Minimum of 21 years of age Valid driver's license in good standing Interpersonal communication skills Ability to follow oral and written directions and problem solve Ability to evacuate individuals served in the event of a fire, natural disaster, or another emergency Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention techniques, paid training provided. Light computer skills to include data entry and word processing Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time Ability to be flexible to provide the needs of the individuals served Learn more about what it's like to be a member of the Pony Bird team at www.ponybird.org/news Pony Bird, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V/SO